With ear buds on, Wu hummed along to white purple's recorded performance before the rest of the seasonal show would continue. Lijuan paused, no intention of disturbing him, as he soaked in the sound.
She was about to have a conversation with her father. He needed her back home as soon as possible because there was a change of plans. There were two events instead of one. A family new year celebration for the first time in two decades. The sudden breakdown ruined her plans and she had to comply for the sake of her father, who wanted them all to be on good terms.
"Good Morning, father."
"Lijuan, I suppose you saw my text about the family dinner."
"Yes" she affirmed.
"You have to come back. I'm sorry if this changes your plans, but this event means a lot to our large family. So many of your cousins will be there, your uncles and Aunts too. Also, the elders. You understand its importance right?"
